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EventNI Science Festival

NI Science Festival 2027

A science festival across Northern Ireland with over 250 events at 90+ venues, running 10 to 21 February 2027. The programme includes family and regional roadshow events alongside talks and shows; the 2027 programme is not yet published.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
NI Science Festival[1]
Who it’s for
Public festival with a range of events; the page states no age range. Individual events set their own suitability.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Hands-on and talk-based events across science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.
Cost
Not stated for 2027 (2026 events ranged from free to £22 per ticket)[2]
Where
Northern Ireland (Belfast, Derry~Londonderry and venues across Northern Ireland)
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

3 sources

  1. NI Science Festival

    NI Science Festival

    With over 250 events across 90+ venues, the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. NI Science Festival

    NI Science Festival

    Maps, Memories & Hidden Stories

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. NI Science Festival

    NI Science Festival

    10-21 FEB 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

Not open yet

10 to 21 February 2027[3]

Visit nisciencefestival.com (opens in a new tab)

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